Nurse 2 - Compass

TRAF•Portage, MI

1d•$42 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Youth In-House Treatment Program (Compass) Supervisor and working within an integrated multi-disciplinary team, nurses are required to provide services to youth clients engaged in addiction treatment.This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of Shared Health programs and services. The Nurse will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will demonstrate the following: Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization. Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors. Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings. Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent Shared Health approach. Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team. Demonstrates a commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, values and objectives.

Requirements

A minimum of one year experience with individual and group counselling.
A minimum of one year nursing experience; proven knowledge of current nursing theory and practice.
Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program required.
Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) or the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
Knowledge of: College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
College of Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
Scope of practice as documented in the Health Professions Act of Manitoba.
Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
Principles of delegation.
Strong interpersonal skills contributing to a positive multidisciplinary team environment are essential.
Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills in English is required.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
Knowledge of the addictions field and experience in mental health is considered an asset.
An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
French and Indigenous language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide services to youth clients engaged in addiction treatment
Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff
Respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner
Balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization
Engage in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors
Recognize the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings
Work collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization
Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility
Manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings
Maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances
Think clearly and stay focused under pressure
Adapt quickly to changing situations and priorities
Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
Demonstrate a commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, values and objectives